Visit the Santiago Stock Exchange Building to admire a magnificent example of 20th-century architecture. This rounded corner building is an icon of Santiago and houses the third-largest stock exchange in Latin America. Take a guided tour of the stock exchange’s main trading room to see where Santiago’s important financial investments and trading takes place. After admiring the architectural masterpiece, visit nearby heritage buildings and national monuments.
Stand on the corner of the aptly named Moneda (Currency) and La Bolsa (Stock Exchange) streets then gaze up at the building’s imposing renaissance-style façade. Check out its many columns, elegant dome and emblematic clock. The building’s architect, the Chilean Emile Jéquier, was also responsible for other notable buildings in Santiago, including the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Mapocho Station. The building, along with the heritage architecture situated along nearby New York street, presents some excellent photography opportunities.
A guided tour in Spanish presents an insight into the activities of Santiago’s stock exchange. Learn why the prices of shares fluctuate and how to invest in the stock exchange. Visit the Salón de Ruedas, the room where important financial transactions and trading decisions are made.
Located in Santiago’s city centre, the Santiago Stock Exchange Building is a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Armas. It is easily accessible via public transport, including buses and the metro. A hop-on, hop-off tourist bus will take you to Plaza de la Constitución, which is a short 5-minute walk away. Tours take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Find more details on the Santiago stock exchange’s official website.
While here, it’s worth visiting other major city attractions. Check out the neoclassical Palacio de la Moneda, the seat of Chile’s president and cabinet ministers. Stroll around the palace’s inner courtyards and watch a changing of the guard ceremony. See rotating art exhibitions at the Centro Cultural La Moneda, a subterranean cultural centre beneath Plaza de la Ciudadana.
